Choose 1 of the 2 quotes from your group Using magazines, construction paper, and whatever else to create a GRAPHIC representation of the quote. Words can be used but pictures (either from magazines or drawn) needs to be the focus. Make sure both names are on the BACK of the project (not the front)
Assignment 2
Answer 1 of the 2 questions and email or turn in your answer by the end of class. You may do both for Extra Credit
1. Who do you feel bears the greatest responsibility for the images in hip-hop videos—directors, artists or record company executives? What responsibility do viewers carry? In what ways might viewers hold these players responsible for images they deem unacceptable?
2. Jada Kiss argues that most violent lyrics are for entertainment and should not be taken literally, much like action movies are accepted as fantasy. Does all violent imagery (action movies, hip-hop videos, news clips) feel the same to you? What is the line between
violent imagery and entertainment?
Assignment 1 (assigned March 7th)--
Open your Email and create a new message to Mrs. Ferris
In the Body Copy this quote
“Hip Hop is the voice of this generation…It has become a powerful force”
--DJ Kool Herc, one of the “founding fathers” of Hip Hop
Respond starting with either:
I think Kool Herc is saying....
I agree/disagree with what Kool Herc is saying because....
DO NOT send the email yet, just minimize the tab--I mean this. DO NOT send yet
Assignment 3
Choose 1 of the 2 quotes from your groupUsing magazines, construction paper, and whatever else to create a GRAPHIC representation of the quote. Words can be used but pictures (either from magazines or drawn) needs to be the focus.
Make sure both names are on the BACK of the project (not the front)
Assignment 2
Answer 1 of the 2 questions and email or turn in your answer by the end of class. You may do both for Extra Credit1. Who do you feel bears the greatest responsibility for the images
in hip-hop videos—directors, artists or record company executives?
What responsibility do viewers carry? In what ways might
viewers hold these players responsible for images they deem
unacceptable?
2. Jada Kiss argues that most violent lyrics are for entertainment and
should not be taken literally, much like action movies are accepted
as fantasy. Does all violent imagery (action movies, hip-hop videos,
news clips) feel the same to you? What is the line between
violent imagery and entertainment?
Assignment 1 (assigned March 7th)--
--DJ Kool Herc, one of the “founding fathers” of Hip Hop